Contends that criticism, though it functions in the student-critic dyad as an important mode of learning, does not address vital issues of socialization and creativity confronted in collective work. Without group experience students are misled as to the functioning of the design professional within the work-client setting. (JT)

Summarily discusses the norms of group formation and behavior developed by third, fourth and fifth graders at a racially integrated elementary school during their lunch recesses, and suggests that Kid Society effectively minimized real fighting, which tended to occur in the presence of adults. The Kid Society was a mostly integrated, comfortable,…

Weekend workshops for teachers, focusing upon moral development, prove helpful to participants in encouraging them to understand and strengthen their own moral values, thus enabling them to encourage development of sound values in their students. (JD)

School contextual effects are found to be minimal, while parental expectations, family socioeconomic status, and school peer group account for more variance in aspirations. (KR)

The use of a peer tutoring writing program to promote intellectual growth and critical judgment at Brooklyn College is described. The plan makes expository writing the focus of peer influence. Its satisfactory effect on both tutors and tutees and its method of operation are discussed. (LBH)

The attributes of adolescents involved in marihuana and nonmarihuana-using peer groups are described. Adolescent subcultures are highly differentiated and involvement with peers does not necessarily entail rejection and estrangement from parents. (Author/AM)

The influence of the peer group upon the task behavior of pupils was examined using a simulated classroom group task situation. Predicted behaviors were the tendency to perform in a manner consistent with the friendship group's norms and to resist attempts by others to influence his task behavior. (Editor/RK)

A effort begun in 1976 by first-year Harvard Medical School students to humanize the medical curriculum is described. Eleven students have met one evening every other week to discuss issues in medical education, supplementing the curriculum as well as helping students become more effective and humane physicians. (LBH)

This paper reports an investigation into the expectations on which third form pupils based their choices of subjects to study for "0" level and CSE examinations, and compares these with the criteria which fourth year pupils suggested that the third years ought to take account of in choosing their subjects. (Editor)

By working together in sharing pain and joy as they grow and mature, adolescents can belong, can come together. Group counseling provides one vehicle for such shared development but to be effective it must include the respect and the freedom for adolescents to help themselves. (Author)

This article reports the results of a study which sought to analyze and explain the selection of particular individuals for leadership roles by members of their work group. The authors find four factors important in peer leadership: task leadership, maturity, social influence, and flexibility. (NG)

Problems of teenage parenting demand from counselors not only traditional skills, but knowledge more relevant to the particular needs of adolescents. In addition to special knowledge about the individual, counselors need knowleges of teen peer cultures, sexuality, adolescent and infant development, health and nutrition needs, parenting skills, and…

Reports a study and its replication which examined the effects of cooperative, competitive, and individualistic learning environments on the subsequent spontaneous self- and other-enhancement of 234 children between the ages of 8 and 10 years. (JMB)

Investigated peer social status of 6- through 13-year-olds. Found anxiety-disorder children significantly less liked than normal children, but anxious and conduct-disorder children similarly liked. Conduct disorder children received more "like least" and "fight most" nominations, with anxious and nonreferred groups alike. The anxious group…

In 1983, seven professors in the Eastern Washington University Department of Education began a cooperative research, writing, and editing team. They have published 34 articles and received two national awards for excellence. The components that led to their cohesive and productive working relationship are discussed. (MLW)